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Canberra Times

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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 17, 1976

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Australia and Japan sign mutual benefit treaty in Tokyo

In Tokyo today Prime Minister Fraser and Japanese PM Miki signed a bilateral basic treaty of friendship and cooperation. It affirms mutual trade, capital and technology flows, and includes most favored nation provisions for people, business, and professionals. Fraser highlights Asia Pacific role and shared belief in free enterprise.

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Brisbane Demonstrators Rally For Sir John Kerr Visit

Three hundred students gathered in George Square Brisbane to protest Governor-General Sir John Kerr during his first Brisbane visit since dismissing the government. Police maintained security in a large, orderly show of force as crowds waved banners calling to remove Kerr and Abolish the Senate.

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Protesters Three Weeks On As Police Fire Teargas

Two people were shot amid protests that have persisted for weeks. Authorities used tear gas and police faced crowds in a tense clash over a beverage policy. The event drew hundreds, with casualties reported and ongoing demands for change.

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Invitations Sent New Format for Budget Talks

The Prime Minister's Department issued invitations for pre Budget talks to run on June 30 and July 1. Labour and Treasury officials will attend, with changes from Whitlam era including fewer days and altered attendance. Employer groups meet on June 29, focusing on industrial relations. Broad industry sectors are allotted two points: expenditure restraint and deficit control, wage policy and tax measures, monetary policy, and protection policy.

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Critics react as budget talks open amid union concerns

Groups voiced mixed views on the budget process as discussions on union governance, manufacturing, and consumer sectors unfolded. Officials noted that informal industry talks yielded Treasury feedback, while some warned the timing undermined budget aims and risked public perception.

Australia and Java sign bilateral trade treaty

The document outlines joint interests and formal terms of a bilateral accord between Australia and Java. It covers basic cost terms, exchanged notes, agreed minutes, and a record of discussion. The treaty aims to set standards for treatment of nationals and companies, ensure non discrimination, and facilitate mutual access to markets and resources.

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Whitlam Praises Treaty Signing as Landmark

The Leader of the Opposition Mr Whitlam welcomed last night the signing of the treaty. He said it marks a landmark in consolidating friendly relations between the two countries and represents an initiative by his government not undermined by federalism.

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Noise leaks plague School of Music practice spaces

A noise problem at the $4.3 million School of Music echoes through practice and teaching rooms. A National Economic Development Commission spokesman said tests and fixes are planned, including wall treatment, skylight changes, and sealing gaps, with work set for June and July after the building opened.

Challenge on PS scheme sought By BRUCE

A court challenge to elements of the Commonwealth Superannuation scheme was sought by the ACT branch of the Administrative and Clerical Officers Association. The group endorsed a statement in support of branch moves to alter Federal policy and seek restoration of some benefits lost to the incoming scheme. The move was prepared for an official union meeting of the Myimgee group TM the Pal Ve Service Super Annuation Commission. Executives regularly meet this month. The ACT branch backed a plan to take court action if needed and to press the Federal executive to endorse government reforms. Objections to the new scheme were raised, including the claim that a public servant would not receive 7M per cent of retirement pay. Continued on Page 8.

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Aisle Medibank protests mount on national act plans

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